Not sure which test your animal companion needs?
This simple guide helps you choose the right test for your animal, so you can treat accurately, prevent resistance, and keep your animals healthy year-round.
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Faecal Egg Count (FEC)
This test detects Strongyle-type worms, Nematodirus, Whipworm, and Ascarids.
Test every 4–6 weeks, before and after dosing, or if you see scouring or poor weight gain.
It helps you track worm burdens and avoid over-treating your herd or flock.
Fluke Test
Fluke can cause bottle jaw, scouring, and poor milk yield – even in animals that appear well-fed.
Our Fluke Test identifies Liver Fluke, Giant Liver Fluke, Rumen Fluke, and Blood Fluke.
It’s especially important for stock grazing on wet or low-lying land, or following a wet winter.
Coccidia Test
Lambs, kids, and calves are particularly vulnerable to coccidiosis, which spreads rapidly in damp, crowded conditions.
If your young animals are scouring or failing to thrive, this test confirms whether coccidia are to blame.
Lungworm Test
Persistent coughing, rapid breathing, or sudden respiratory illness in grazing animals can point to lungworm.
The Lungworm Test confirms infection early, allowing you to treat and adjust your grazing strategy before the whole group is affected.
Quick Table
| Test | Detects | When To Test | Why It's Important |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faecal Egg Counts (FECs) | Strongyle-type worms, Nematodirus, Ascarids (Roundworms), Tapeworm, Whipworm | Every 4–6 weeks | Foundation of parasite control; Monitors worm levels and treatment success |
| Fluke Test | Liver Fluke, Giant Liver Fluke, Rumen Fluke, Blood Fluke | Autumn/winter, grazing near wet or marshy areas, after rain | Confirms fluke species for targeted treatment |
| Coccidia Test | Eimeria species | Young animals scouring or failing to grow | Detects coccidiosis early to prevent spread |
| Lungworm Test | Dictyocaulus species | Persistent coughing or poor condition | Detects respiratory parasites often mistaken for infection |
The Bottom Line
Testing before treating is the smartest, safest, and most sustainable way to manage parasites.
Whether it’s worms, fluke, sand, coccidia, or lungworm Paragon Scientific gives you clear, accurate answers every time.
Simple. Scientific. Reliable.
That’s the Paragon Scientific way.